Project Rising

[progbuddy]

I thought it would be neat to make a case off of one of the coolest games for the original Xbox- Advent: Rising. Here's a few of my inspirations-

http://www.philhuang.com/images/blog/advent_rising.jpg
http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/2005/TECH/fun.games/06/24/advent.rising/story.advent.rising.1.jpg
http://www.armchairempire.com/images/Reviews/XBox/advent-rising/advent-rising-3.jpg

I've already started on the design. For the front, I will have a circular brushed aluminum look (looks good already, just need to clear coat it), orange lighted accessories, some orange and black paint, and the logo on the front. I think it'll turn out good.

[jdbnsn]

Looks like some cool ideas to work with, lets see what you come up with!

[Omega]

Dont' forget the obligitory xBox controller to USB mod, complete with paintjob and whatnot. ;)

[progbuddy]

Dont' forget the obligitory xBox controller to USB mod, complete with paintjob and whatnot. ;)

lol. That's not too bad of an idea. I could wire it into the PC :p.

I'm gonna get some pictures either today or tomorrow. The finish on the front's going well, just need to clear coat it with either poly or acrylic.

[progbuddy]

Got the PSU painted black :>. Here's some pics:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSC_0008.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSC_0003.jpg

[d_stilgar]

I watched and watched that game from when it was first announced to when it finally came out. It was pretty good. I like the references to Ender's game in the game. Good choice for a mod.

[progbuddy]

I have a few ideas for the case now. Have the logo on the shiny aluminum in the middle of the front, and etched into the side plexi. Have a cutout of the funky "A" symbol on the top in front of the PSU (for a fan). Make a custom plastic front panel shaped with some bondo and aluminum wiring. Also have my wireless xbox controller to PC mod hidden inside of the PC.

[progbuddy]

I have the paint colors:

Base coat: Dark Blue
Accents: yellow & orange
Inside: Silver
PSU: blue-black

[progbuddy]

I'm getting ready to work on the case tomorrow :p.

[GT40_GearHead]

how are you going the begin ?

[progbuddy]

Ugh... Im so busy this week... Anyways, the case is going to be worked on this weekend, and many weekends after that. For those interested, here's some supplies im gonna buy:

-bondo
-Primer (something like Kilz)
-mobo
-CPU
-PSU
-CD Drive
-Power button, HDD LED, etc. (surprise later)
-Many yellow LEDs
-2 blue cold cathodes
-2 green cold cathodes :p
-2 blue LED fans (an 80 and a 120)
-Water Cooler (cooler master)
-Duct tape (my bestest friend lol)
-Masking tape
-some special fx lighting
-3 10x12 sheets of plexi
-dremel bits

I'm only getting the basics right now for the case (bondo, paint, primer, masking tape, dremel bits, etc.).

[sirkillalot617]

cd drive:think: dont you think you need somin like a dvd drive

[progbuddy]

cd drive:think: dont you think you need somin like a dvd drive

lol I meant CD-DVD combo RW drive.

[sirkillalot617]

:) no worries i was just bored so decide to point it out.

[progbuddy]

Everything's come to a halt. My older brother decided to come down from Minnesota, so were all here :p. Anyways, I have two kick ass tube speakers from my older works to place inside of the case facing foward (detachable tubes, of course :D). The front will have three holes (two for speakers, one for a fan). The rest Ill post in a sketchup along with it.

EDIT: man, i need some bondo.

[progbuddy]

I've got the layout for the front. It's gonna have the two speakers to the lower left, and the fan just to the right of the speakers. Man, I need some more reinforced cutting disks :p.

[armadilloben]

um uh dude speaker(magnets)+computer=:dead: hdds

[progbuddy]

The hdd's will be far enough away. The speakers are like 10 watts, so I'm good :D. The drivers for the speakers will be towards the PSU end.

[progbuddy]

Almost done with the sketchup...

[Maz]

do you have BOOM tubes? they seem pretty popuar on Woot.com

[progbuddy]

do you have BOOM tubes? they seem pretty popuar on Woot.com

All I can say is, I made 'em, and theyre loud. They also put out good sound quality (they were once Harmon/Kardon, made a mini-amp, popped the tubes on).

[progbuddy]

Okay. I think you guys will like this one :) .


This is going to be an original shape. The front is going to be curved yet have an angular design with plastic and plexiglass. The tubes are shown:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/current.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/current3.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/current2.jpg

This is just a mockup sketchup. A refined version will be coming later. This is just to get the basic concept (didn't finish the speaker drivers :p)

[progbuddy]

A little more refined:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/current5.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/current4.jpg

Decided to see if I could find/stain some yellow plexiglass. Also, I finished the logo on the side.

[DuroMentis]

thats a really good idea progbuddy :D cant wait to see the ending result ;-p

[Computer-Geek]

I'm watching this thread it seems like its going to end up being really nice in the end.

[progbuddy]

I've found some yellow plexiglass (but it will come later, as I'm gonna work on the metal for now...) from eBay Stores. I'm gonna get it in a week or two. Also, doesn't melting aluminum produce toxic vapors?

[progbuddy]

I've just made a special piece for this project :D. Also, I'm just about to start on the metalwork :)

[progbuddy]

Annoying interruptions again... Sheesh. But I just got a neat idea for the case which will be explained later (its kinda late for me :p)

[Foxtrot9000]

wow prog that looks really good. i especially like the yellow plexi glass over blue case idea. dont change it! =P

[progbuddy]

Here's whats been going on:

-Food poisoning-
-Traveling to Florida with food poisoning-
-Going to a wedding two days after food poisoning-

I just need to thing of a neat idea for the yellow plexi to move out of the way for the optical drives to open. I'm thinking a couple of motorized yellow pieces of plexi on the top folding out to reveal the drives.

[Foxtrot9000]

for cd drive i vote:

http://www.gelfandnet.com/pics/yplexi.JPG

of something along that those lines.

ph33r my l337 mspaint skillz

[progbuddy]

for cd drive i vote:

http://www.gelfandnet.com/pics/yplexi.JPG

of something along that those lines.

ph33r my l337 mspaint skillz

lol. I'm scared. +rep for help.

[Maz]

sucks to hear you got sick. and btw, Al doesnt produce toxic fumes( I think) It is the protective coating on some forms of Al. (like soda cans for instance) that smell lie crap when melted.

[viper]

looks impressive. for the fan, keep in mind they have low pressure; you may need to perforate holes for better airflow.

[progbuddy]

looks impressive. for the fan, keep in mind they have low pressure; you may need to perforate holes for better airflow.

Yeah, I was thinking about that, but I think the slots will do nicely. If not, I could always add perforations later to a couple of panes of plexi. Thanks for the help :).

[progbuddy]

Okay. So I have most of the sketchup done, and I'll be posting later today al the pics and stuff :D.

EDIT: Here's the pics :D. I added a couple of things to the case. I thought it would be cool to have a glowing green "bullet hole" in the side (plexied in of course; dont want dust :p) and a fan hole in the top. Also, I added a few perforations (only 3) to allow for better airflow (there are already slots in the panes of plexi for air flow, but I thought the holes looked cool), and some nice touches.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/current33.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/current3-1.jpg

Just need to get some of the kinks out of the design (rough edges, things of that sort).
Also, I thought adding a gun of some sort to the outside of the pane of glass (i.e. alien sniper rifle or proto plasma gun).

[progbuddy]

I've just finished making the tube speakers for the project. I just need some LED lights/80 mm glowing fan ring to place around the tubes. These speakers are frickin awesome, hitting a deafening 3/4 inch displacement--from a 3 inch speaker. Also, I will be making custom plastic holders for the speakers to redirect the bass out of the back of the case, hold the speakers in place, and make it look cool :p. I will be using Smooth-On casting foam 3 for the bass "router". Link (http://www.smooth-on.com/)

[progbuddy]

WHOO! PICS!

Okay, heres the tubes...
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0020.jpg

and this is where white LEDs are going to go...
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0022.jpg

Hopefully I'll get around to buying that foam stuff to make the custom plastic piece so that the speakers will just slide right in :D. BTW, the foam is going to be covered with Bondo, sanded, and painted gloss black, then hand-glossed.

Oh, the amp is shown to the right of the LED holes.

[progbuddy]

Haven't had much progress because I've been cleaning the house all day :(.

[progbuddy]

New ideas:

-Have the bass "routers" wrap around the case to pump from the sides.
-Create a plexiglass liquid chamber and fill it with UV reactive liquid.
- Create a plastic piece to run from the outside of the case directly to the CPU.
-Find UV reactive crystals to place in strategic places throughout the case to give it a nice glow.

[progbuddy]

Parents said if I make all "A"s and study real hard I could get the hardware in about a month :D.

Also, I'm creating UV reactive crystals for mixing with paint to create a glowing finish to the inside of the case. I've just painted the case blue. Also, I am going to hand-paint the case with clear coat to give it a nice light effect.

UPDATE: Just finished the UV reactive paintjob, and it works like a charm :). Pics posted tomorrow.

[progbuddy]

Here's those pics I've promised...

Here's the awesome brushstroke effect at work...
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0034-2.jpg

Here's the UV reactive paintjob...
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0036-2.jpg

and here's the case in general (the front had the paint stripped off)...
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0032-1.jpg

Enjoy!

-Progbuddy

[progbuddy]

I just need to buy supplies. I'll resume work on the case over the weekend. Right now I have to study for a couple of big tests.

[Maz]

I just need to buy supplies. I'll resume work on the case over the weekend. Right now I have to study for a couple of big tests.

The sort of my life, buying supplies and studying...

[progbuddy]

The sort of my life, buying supplies and studying...

lol. Repetitive too.

[progbuddy]

I totally forgot that I had an air compressor & a cutter. Forget Dremel disks. lmao.

Also, I will be buying some low profile parts for this case (low prof. video card & audio card; will be coming later). The cutting is going to start this weekend. Will post pics.

[progbuddy]

The holes are just about to be cut :D. Also, I have cut the speakers down to size to fit in with all the hardware I'm supposed to be getting next month (if I make straight A's).

[progbuddy]

The cuts will most likely get done by today (the air compressor was being an asshole :p)

[progbuddy]

Zing!
or

"The compressor was being an airhead.." lol that would have got me. Hurry up with this, I need ideas broseph. :banana:

-Jai

lol. P.S. All this is going in a MicroATX case (that's the real challenge, lol).

[Drew]

Aint these ickle cases great.....

[Ticien]

Is the blue paint really that shade of blue, or is it just the camera? Cause it looks cool...

[progbuddy]

Is the blue paint really that shade of blue, or is it just the camera? Cause it looks cool...

Yeah, it really is that color. It took me a while to get the brushstroke effect down. It adds a really nice touch. Here's the secret:

You need-
Glass Stain Paint - Clear
Dark Blue Paint
rag
wide Paintbrush

1-Paint it the blue color, and make sure its completely dry.
2-Pour on some Glass Stain, and brush it on with the wide paintbrush (doesn't matter if its straight or not, just slap it on)
3- take the rag, make it slightly damp, and wipe the rag whichever way you want to (horizontal casts light down and up, Vertical sends it to the sides, curved gives the best finish, but this was just a paint "mockup"; I will make the finish curved to scatter light in all directions until it reaches the logo [as shown in prev. pics]).
4- Let dry until its slightly sticky, then repeat step 3.

[progbuddy]

Still haven't got to the last of the cuts. Having so much going on sucks. Still getting ideas for the case.

[progbuddy]

I hate it when stuff keeps coming up. I'll try to get to the stuff this weekend (if i'm not gone).

[squilliam]

The way the glass is positioned, you should think about covering the top of each piece in order to stop dust from getting in.

[progbuddy]

The way the glass is positioned, you should think about covering the top of each piece in order to stop dust from getting in.

Gonna solve that problem by the fan blowing out hot air from the front. Also, I think I'm gonna have to move to a bigger case. The microATX was kind of a really large challenge, and I might need to move to a full ATX case. I have an ATX case, just need to take all the plasticey crap off and start with the bare bones.

[progbuddy]

This looks like an awesome card from this mod. Its large on the side, so I'm going to mod the side of the case to allow the passive heatsink part to stick out a bit.

link (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150213)

[progbuddy]

Nothing much has happened lately, but I've got the perfect case. Remeber ye olde Micron? I'm gonna use the frame from the Micron (tall and skinny) and create a beast.

[progbuddy]

Work is slow (as usual), but I did manage to get some more ideas for the case.

1. Illuminate the "bullet hole" on the side, and have a vent put in there to draw in fresh air for the CPU.
2. Create an external HDD housing to boot windows.
3. Illuminate the speakers with white LEDs.
4. Create a fan base for the PC w/ filters and 3 UV reactive fans.

I'm going to be using 2 different sets of cold cathodes (green and UV).

The mobo is still going to be MicroATX, even though the case is going to be a full tower (speaker space and extra PCI slots for all the CCFL's)

This case is going to be skinnier than the MicroATX one I had, so I'm going to move the fan from beside the speaker outlets in the front to underneath (with the fan base).

[progbuddy]

Hate to break it to you...butttt........


:pics:

yeah. Get on it broseph. ;) :p

-Jai

XD. Ill post some pics over the next few days.

[progbuddy]

I have some parts on a list that I'm going to buy in a month or so (maybe). Here are some of them.

1

LG CD Burner Black E-IDE / ATAPI Model GCE-8527B BLK - OEM
Item #: N82E16827136059
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$17.49
1

Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 ATX12V 500W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817103937
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy


$69.99
1

pqi TURBO 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5400) Desktop Memory Model PQI25400-1GSB - Retail
Item #: N82E16820141210
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy


$78.99
1

ASUS P5L-VM 1394 LGA 775 Intel 945G Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131046
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy


$89.99
1

Intel Pentium D 915 Presler 2.8GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80553915 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819116253
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy


$97.00
2

APEVIA CF4S-UBL 80mm Case Fan - Retail
Item #: N82E16811998109
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$0.10 Sale

$3.98
$3.78
($1.89 each)
1

MASSCOOL FD08025S1M4 80mm Case Fan - Retail

[Guardian]

See why do peopele still buy cd burners? Like their $20, for an extra $10 you can get a nice DVD Burner. This is why games come in 4 cds instead of 1 dvd disk. You may think its wise "hmm I'll save ten bucks!" but no. Atleast buy a dvd player or a combo drive?

[xRyokenx]

I have a burner of both varieties, at first it was because my CD burner burned CDs crazy-fast, but now it's mainly because the burner of the DVD variety doesn't like burning CDs... that and I like having two drives.

Looks like some good stuff you're getting there Kevin.

[progbuddy]

Here's the bare bones of the beast.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0107.jpg

I'm going to start painting the small parts, then make the fan base. The base of this PC is perfecto for a fan mod. Like I said, this case is tall and slim.

[progbuddy]

Latest Pics. I've started on the fan base for the PC, and I'm adding venting holes to it. It's not finished yet, but it's gonna be all I do until tomorrow.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0114.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0113.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0112.jpg

[progbuddy]

At school right now. I'm gonna go get some bondo, some wire, screws, nuts, bolts, random hardware, Skittles, and a hammer (when I get pissed) sometime this week or next week. Also, the fan base is almost assembled (just need another clear piece of plastic for one of the holes in the base). I'm going to use thin fans and air ducts for this one :D

[xRyokenx]

a hammer (when I get pissed)


Heh heh, sorry to beat you to it Ichbin, but it's...

HAMMERTIME!

:D

[Guardian]

Wasap with the hammers? What happened to the sledgehammer?

EDIT** SLEDGEHAMMA TIME!!!

[xRyokenx]

Ichbin came up with it a while ago, it's been a running joke since. :D

[progbuddy]

Heh heh, sorry to beat you to it Ichbin, but it's...

HAMMERTIME!

:D


Hammers are so much cooler than sledgehammers because-

A. They're not heavy as hell.
B. They smash things with little effort.
C. They have a tendency to become a stress-reliever.
D. They pull out nails.
E. Ichbin is cool :)

[xRyokenx]

Yes, they are. Hammers are awesome.

Highlight the above.

[progbuddy]

Just got back from camping, and I'm tired as hell. I'll get to painting sometime this week. Also, I'm trying to rework the front of the case to get the two speakers to fit. I'm going to change the layout of the sound holes to suit the project.

[progbuddy]

Didn't get to it today. Definitely this weekend. I think I have straight A's, which means 350 bucks worth of parts :).

[xRyokenx]

Didn't get to it today. Definitely this weekend. I think I have straight A's, which means 350 bucks worth of parts :).


Pfft, I'd get $20 for that... I was gonna build a PC for Julian, and upgrade mine at the same time, but my dad's prolly gonna get him an HP. :neutral:

[progbuddy]

Pfft, I'd get $20 for that... I was gonna build a PC for Julian, and upgrade mine at the same time, but my dad's prolly gonna get him an HP. :neutral:


HP- Good service, horrible PCs :D

[Ichbin]

Wait wait....sorry i havent posted...I mean...I have to...its my duty!


HAMMER TIME!

lol.

I think i should make a pic of me holding a mountain dew with my thumbs up saying "Step 3:Do the dew"


And /agree with the HP comment. **** for machines, but im astonished at the Customer support


Ooo...and prog...I know im cool. lol.

[progbuddy]

Time for yet another trip to D.C. Last time I went there (and the other 2 times before) I ended up being bored as hell. Anyways, I'm gonna resume work next weekend.

[progbuddy]

WHOOOOOOOO!!!!

NEW PC PARTS!

I got straight A's for new PC parts, and im ordering today.

[progbuddy]

Just put in the order for:

Intel Pentium D 915 Presler 2.8GHz 2 x 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor

pqi TURBO 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5400) Desktop Memory

Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JD 80GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

Rosewill RT550-135-BK 550W 135mm Fan SLI Ready - ATX V2.2/EPS12V Power Supply 115/230 V UL/CUL/CB/TUV/CE

ASUS P5L-MX LGA 775 Intel 945G Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

2- APEVIA CF4S-UBL 80mm Case Fan

LG CD/DVD R/RW

[xRyokenx]

Nice line-up... I'm gonna steal that proc and slap it in my PC. :D Just kidding... wish I had that, but mine'll be sufficient for now...

[Airbozo]

I have a nice little PentiumD 940 3.2 that I need to get a setup going for. No money lately.. bills and this littl bitty expense called FORMULA.. :eyeroll:

You know if you actually feed the wife some decent food, you get the formula for free... :p

**** cost 25$ a can!! and she eats like 2 cans a week!

I think it's racket if you ask me. They have a hold of the short ones on this issue...

I swear when she turns 18 she is buying ME a graduation present. A brand new badazz system!!

Let me know how that board works out, I have been eyeballing it for about a week now. ;)


-Jai

Hehe

[progbuddy]

Damn business days. Gotta wait 'til the-worst-day-ever (that's monday, if you didn't know).

[progbuddy]

There's been some work done on the case. I've made UV reactive blood stains on the inside and am still working on the bottom of the case.

BTW, the PC parts are getting here April 16 (monday). Can't wait :)

-Kev

[progbuddy]

I don't think I'll be able to get the speakers in with all the stuff, so I'm going for the next best thing- building a housing for the speakers to go in. It will sit on the top, be about 4-5 inches (11-14 cm) tall and the mini amplifier will be built into the housing w/ custom knobs and such. This microATX computer's gonna be a real handful :).

-Kev

[progbuddy]

Feel like crap today, so nothing's really gonna get done. I think I have Strep Throat :(.

It's also raining, thundering, and I wouldn't be surprised if we got hail.

As Ollie Williams from Family Guy says:
"Iss gon' rain."

[progbuddy]

Parts are probably gonna be here while I'm at school :p. Got my dad watchin' out for them.

[progbuddy]

I've set up the PC, and everything is running like a champ. This thing is a beast :). It's detecting 2 separate cores (unlike the old Pentium D's where the cores were combined) like it should. I LOVE IT!

[progbuddy]

THRUSH put an end to that after the first two weeks. :down: that **** is NOT fun.

----------
prog - You still have yet to tell me about that board? Anything quirky? is it a good board??

-Jeremy

Board works great. I like the chipset. It comes with HD audio, 10 USB ports, EasyFlash, and it looks cool under the UV. It was fairly cheap when I got it (73.99), but it comes with awesome features. Runs everything smoothly. I think the onboard graphics fly past my GeForce MX 4000.

[jdbnsn]

Is this a worklog or a chatroom? Where are the pics of computers?

[progbuddy]

Is this a worklog or a chatroom? Where are the pics of computers?

That was kinda mean :(.

I'll have pics tomorrow of the case when I resume work.

[jdbnsn]

That was kinda mean .


Sorry guy, just tying to motivate you to post more pics of your progress. That will boost your worklog's traffic afterall.

[progbuddy]

Got some pics of the new paintjob. Looks hella cleaner.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0014-1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0016.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0012-1.jpg

this case is going to have a certain "roughness" factor, like it's been through a war.

[progbuddy]

Wow. I didn't realize the case was steel until now :p.

Tested the two fans in the front. They look and work awesome (it's like a gigantic tornado times two). Pics will be posted later.

Also, I have the plastic piece ready for modding. Now to go buy some bondo :D, some rusty looking paint (gonna make some), and a couple other things.

-Kev

[jdbnsn]

Now that's what I'm talkin about! Painjob looks pretty cool, do I detect a little influence from Commando's work?

[progbuddy]

Now that's what I'm talkin about! Painjob looks pretty cool, do I detect a little influence from Commando's work?

Yeah. I took the carbon fiber effect, and literally turned it upside down. I took the paint that was still on the grip matting, and turned it upside down, placing the paint on a layer of polyurethane (3D effect), then slowly pulling it off. Then I took a new sheet of grip matting, and cut out some flames. Sprayed over with silver paint (made sure it went over the edges), and peeled away. Then afterwards, I did the same, but with the other side of the pattern (and in flat black). Finished it off with a little polyurethane clear coat.

BTW, polyurethane takes forever to finally cure, but when it does, you get a miraculous shine.

[jdbnsn]

You should try to get some clearer shots of the paint job, I'd like to see it closer. Can you change the light source to avoid the glare?

[progbuddy]

You should try to get some clearer shots of the paint job, I'd like to see it closer. Can you change the light source to avoid the glare?

That was the camera flash. Lemme get my tripod, and ill post pics in a hot minute.

[progbuddy]

I have pics with a different light source. Also, some pics of what the fans look like.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0046-1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0042-1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0050.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0048.jpg

[progbuddy]

I created another window for this mod. It has UV reactive crystals instead of the acid marks. LED's shorted out, too :mad: .

Here's a scan of the crystals/window:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/IMAGE00010001.jpg

[Eclecticos]

The Fans on the Front Look Great! I don't really understand what I'm looking at on the bottom pic though.

[progbuddy]

Rusty, angelic, and badass :).

Added some rust (looks a bit orange, will go over with light sandpaper before the final polyurethane coat), and an angelic figure on the side. Also added Seeker blood stains. Enjoy!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0008-1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0007.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0004.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0011.jpg

[progbuddy]

Paint is dry. Later this week I will add polyurethane in layers to give a 3-D effect. Also, the front will be sanded slightly in the corners, to further indicate wear. There will be a clear piece with black sides on the front of the case (further explanation will come either tomorrow/the next day).

-Progbuddy

[progbuddy]

Finally, a dark shot...

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DCP_0263.jpg

Still have to work on the front piece, add some hinges, a few special pieces mentioned later, and work on the side window a lil' more.

[radar]

looks good. wish i could do that stuff...

[alphastryk]

looking great... just curious - how do those speaker tube things work? I've got a couple of old speakers I wouldn't mind experimenting with...

[xRyokenx]

I'm not sure if he's in Germany or not at the moment as he's going there sometime soon if he's not there already (progbuddy and I live about ten minutes away from each other), but I've seen them firsthand. They work quite well, if I remember correctly, they have pretty good bass too, and you can feel the air moving out of the end when the volume's up a bit higher and there's more bass.

[alphastryk]

I'm not sure if he's in Germany or not at the moment as he's going there sometime soon if he's not there already (progbuddy and I live about ten minutes away from each other), but I've seen them firsthand. They work quite well, if I remember correctly, they have pretty good bass too, and you can feel the air moving out of the end when the volume's up a bit higher and there's more bass.

so the idea is just that you get better sound out of a speaker attached to the back of a tube?

[xRyokenx]

I assume so. Progbuddy would have to be the one describe how they really work, my theory is just that, a theory.

[progbuddy]

I assume so. Progbuddy would have to be the one describe how they really work, my theory is just that, a theory.


Yeah... lol :D

The tube channels the sound waves in such a way that it amplifies them and sends them to a specific point. If a pane of plexiglass were to be placed in a certain angle towards your ear above the tube opening, the sound would pass through the air towards your ear with very little diffusion, creating a vibrant sound.

[alphastryk]

so basically its cleaner sound?

[progbuddy]

New tool for the project.

Meet the Victorinox Cyber Tool :D

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0617.jpg

Picked it up in Switzerland on the trip, and had my initials engraved.

Time to get back to work :).

Kev.

[slytherock]

Wooo!!! sexxyyyy.... :)

[xRyokenx]

That's an awesome multi tool. I finally got my old Leatherman Squirt replaced, I've been missing that thing. No more cutting stuff with a pen tip (it doesn't work too well) or ripping stuff open.

Now that your back, can't wait to see what else you come up with... or change completely ;)

[progbuddy]

Just added on one of the front pieces. Thought the warning symbol was pretty cool, so I picked it up and "hacked it to pieces".

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0710.jpg

[DaveW]

I finally got my old Leatherman Squirt replaced, I've been missing that thing.

Tell me about it. I had a hell of a time getting Rankenphile to part with the prizes for Modder's Challenge 2! Never saw them myself, unfortunately. :(

-Dave

[Bucko]

I have a Victorinox Swiss Tool myself. It's better than a Leatherman IMHO, so much so I don't even know where my Leatherman is anymore and I don't even care.
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/1372/5390515563d7fgo1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[DaveW]

It's better than a Leatherman IMHO, so much so I don't even know where my Leatherman is anymore and I don't even care.

What the hell Bucko? How can you be so damn irresponsible? What if terrorists have got a hold of it? Then no-one's safe, not even you Australians! We're all screwed! :p

-Dave

[Omega]

We're all screwed! :p

-Dave



Especially because it has a Screwdriver! :D

[b4i7]

heh..omega..that was along the lines of somethin i was gonna say....cept i was gonna put it more towards...well if we are screwed....theres always a screwdriver to unscrew us

[progbuddy]

Birthday's coming around the corner :p. One month.

Thinking about getting an 8800GTS and 1 more GB of pqi Turbo DDR2 667.

[progbuddy]

Alright. Just got around to modding the hell out of this PC. New side window, I set the front of the PC on fire (on purpose; dont worry I detached it), and a new fan layout. Posting pics soon.

UPDATE:

New pics.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0751.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0750.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DSCN0753.jpg

Don't mind the Jif >.>

[b4i7]

hahaha....jif...

lookin good man

[psychowit]

My favourite atm!

[progbuddy]

Going off either today or tomorrow to get a few supplies :D.

In the mean time, I got this awesome CD and T-shirt from the band "Don't Let Go", with a few demos and promos.

Time to get back to work :).

-Kev.

[progbuddy]

Just got some gold on! :D

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/vashthstampede98/DCP_2981.jpg

[progbuddy]

Trying to get back to work on this thing :p. I desperately need to do something tomorrow. Maybe etch a design out of the black in the side and coat it with transparent UV reactive paint :).

Also, Anthony is [supposedly] getting me a couple of clear glow-in-the-dark SATA cables for this project for the harddrives. Wanting an 8800GTS 640 MB and some more RAM for my b-day (lots of it is going to be Out-of-Pocket x.x).

Link to Card (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814122018)

Link to RAM (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820141210)

Gonna have to get the harddrive when I get the money to do so...



Pffft. Kitbashing.

That's what old PS2 parts are for :D.

Speaking of which, I'm thinking of making a pop-out LCD screen from the PS2 optical drive and it's innards.

Need to do some major dusting/wire management.

-Kev.

[progbuddy]

Just put in an order for the card above and a Western Digital 160 GB SATA II harddrive.

<excitement> can't wait! </excitement>

[progbuddy]

New card is in. It works wonders.

However, I don't think I will be coming back to the forums due to recent events.

Quite frankly, I'm just sick of people without the sense to think about what they post before they do it, and how it will make others feel.

This thread is now closed.

-Kevin.

[DaveW]

Well dude, I'm sorry you can't learn to get along with other people who may, or may not, agree with you.

The staff have looked into your complaint and decided that there was nothing worth investigating: a throwaway remark here, a comment there, that could be taken as rude if you were looking for problems.

No-one else has complained about the members you singled out; so it really comes down to goodbye, good luck, and if you ever feel like you might be able to manage yourself in a community with different people, different opinions, and different personalities, then welcome back.

-Dave